iOS 8

[Belfong]

I saw Dustin's screenshot so I know he's on iOS 8. I have just upgraded. It's kinda meh to me at the moment. And I should be jumping with joy on new keyboards (ha ha!) but I am paranoid about key logger. Any comment/experience?

[baldgye]

Other thsn the keyboard update ios 8 makes my iPhone 5 run a lot slower. There is now noticeable lag when switching apps and opening the task manager :/

[Belfong]

It's acceptable on 5S though.

[baldgye]

I typed that last post on my iphone btw... the auto correct is better now that it gives you options, but is worse in that it dsnt correct as much as it used too

[Belfong]

I turned off that Predictive. It's too annoying!

[katushkin]

I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.

[Belfong]

I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.

Predictive is a new feature in iOS 8. Every time you type something, iOS 8 gives you 3 choices which it predicts from the characters that you type.

What you meant is Auto-correct, I think. So I turned predictive off, but keep auto correct on.

[katushkin]

I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.

Predictive is a new feature in iOS 8. Every time you type something, iOS 8 gives you 3 choices which it predicts from the characters that you type.

What you meant is Auto-correct, I think. So I turned predictive off, but keep auto correct on.

Oh, like a Samsung? =/ Yeah, I might try it out for a bit but if it doesn't adapt too well then I may just switch it off.

[dustinhxc]

Im gonna throw my fn phone at the wall soon!! 

[dustinhxc]

I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.

Predictive is a new feature in iOS 8. Every time you type something, iOS 8 gives you 3 choices which it predicts from the characters that you type.

What you meant is Auto-correct, I think. So I turned predictive off, but keep auto correct on.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

That predictive **** has been driving me up a wall all day and night!!

Omg thank you..

No statusbar in landscape makes me want to smash my phone with a very large hammer.

[Belfong]

YA, I hate that predictive thing too. Waste of space and cause some slight lag as you typed. Glad I can turn it off!!

[tp4tissue]

Or you know.. just use a PC, with WINDOWZ...  FASTTTTTTTT


I've found that there is a correlation between people who have slow desktops, and avid phone use..


These people have such bogged down machines that it "feels" more convenient  or just as convenient for them to use their phone..



Whereas, someone with a Proper desktop, 4.5ghz+ on cpu 2.1ghz on memory,  tend to gravitate towards Windowz.   

[Belfong]

Or you know.. just use a PC, with WINDOWZ...  FASTTTTTTTT

Is that you, microsoft windows?

[tp4tissue]

Or you know.. just use a PC, with WINDOWZ...  FASTTTTTTTT

Is that you, microsoft windows?

LOL.. yea where is he..

I'm not bashing the phone.. I just find it silly people talking about how slow or fast their phones are...  while the PC does everything better, with no squinting or neck pain.

[Belfong]

Sure, but I am always on the go and depend a lot on the phone. The PC is just for gaming, you know. Ha ha ..

[tp4tissue]

Sure, but I am always on the go and depend a lot on the phone. The PC is just for gaming, you know. Ha ha ..

I hear that argument too... "I DEPEND on my phone"

I rarely see this to be the case though..   most geeks avoid places without wifi, in general.. and regardless,  their jobs would put them somewhere with Computers...

So at what POINT and how often do you DEPEND on your phone's SPEED...


you got phone calls, txt, and email...  that's all the phone really needs to reliably do, and no amount of processing power tangibly do those simple tasks much faster.



so, it's always better to do other computer tasks @ home...   instead of buying $800 handheld calculators..

you could pull $700 out of that and upgrade your PC...

[Belfong]

So the texting (don't forget the amount of typing in Whatsapp) and the email (and Tapatalk, which I spent a lot of time on) is now being slowed down because of that damn predictive text in iOS 8. Which is the reason all of us are currently complaining. So you type like you would do in iOS 7 but the text appears a sub micro second later. It does drive one up the wall.

As for the general feel of the phone, if it lags, it can get irritating. Have you ever used a old phone running a modern OS, say a iPhone 4 running iOS 7? You will know what I mean - even simple stuff like phone calls, text and email can get annoying.

[tp4tissue]

So the texting (don't forget the amount of typing in Whatsapp) and the email (and Tapatalk, which I spent a lot of time on) is now being slowed down because of that damn predictive text in iOS 8. Which is the reason all of us are currently complaining. So you type like you would do in iOS 7 but the text appears a sub micro second later. It does drive one up the wall.

As for the general feel of the phone, if it lags, it can get irritating. Have you ever used a old phone running a modern OS, say a iPhone 4 running iOS 7? You will know what I mean - even simple stuff like phone calls, text and email can get annoying.

I agree that fast phones are fast..   but they do not appreciably increase your happiness.. because their improved capability does not readily translate into time saving..

but sitting down at a PC... Everything comes into focus... Job done..

[rowdy]

Or you know.. just use a PC, with WINDOWZ...  FASTTTTTTTT

Is that you, microsoft windows?

LOL.. yea where is he..

I'm not bashing the phone.. I just find it silly people talking about how slow or fast their phones are...  while the PC does everything better, with no squinting or neck pain.

MW is not here because Windows 98 and IE 6 do not run on smart phones.

[atlas3686]

I'm running it on my iphone 5 and have definitely not noticed any decrease in performance in fact somethings feel a little snappier. It was a little sluggish at first but apparently it does some indexing or something which can slow things a bit when you first get going. The biggest improvement for me is opening up the system a bit to third parties, it was very annoying living in Apple's little app silos. At least now it's possible to move things between apps.

[baldgye]

I'm running it on my iphone 5 and have definitely not noticed any decrease in performance in fact somethings feel a little snappier. It was a little sluggish at first but apparently it does some indexing or something which can slow things a bit when you first get going. The biggest improvement for me is opening up the system a bit to third parties, it was very annoying living in Apple's little app silos. At least now it's possible to move things between apps.

I have to say it runs faster, but it's alot less 'smooth'. App's snap open or snap close, when they used to kinda slowly pop open. I get random lagg pretty constantly and the app switch thing dsnt seem as fast as before.

But yeah, having it being more open is a huge plus though nothing that I've used has really made much use of that... other than awesome new keyboards, like Swiftkey. Though Apple's implementation of how to manage many keyboards isn't great :/

I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.

If you text and browse the web as much as I do on your phone I would recommend the upgrade, simply so you can get a better keyboard. Swiftkey is so much better that the stock iOS keyboard. I struggle so much to type on such a narrow screen and Swiftkey is instantly better.

[BlueBär]

But I thought Android phones were the laggy ones?

[paicrai]

And I should be jumping with joy on new keyboards (ha ha!) but I am paranoid about key logger.

****in' same, any of u nerds know if thats a problem?

[Belfong]

And I should be jumping with joy on new keyboards (ha ha!) but I am paranoid about key logger.

****in' same, any of u nerds know if thats a problem?

Sound too dangerous and risky!

[katushkin]

Why would ANYONE consent to that?!??

[baldgye]

I mean the only sensitive information I'm typing on my phone is all the midget ladyboy porn sites I use... they can have those links... if they want... lol

[tp4tissue]

I mean the only sensitive information I'm typing on my phone is all the midget ladyboy porn sites I use... they can have those links... if they want... lol

... That's like  level 99 pr0n mastery if you're into that stuff..

[jwaz]

Yeah, I uninstalled Swiftkey pretty quick. But I have hope for future keyboard related apps (still no Colemak, not that it matters for your thumbs )

Also iOS 8 is pretty slow on the 4S, but I have a 6 inbound to replace it.

I mean the only sensitive information I'm typing on my phone is all the midget ladyboy porn sites I use... they can have those links... if they want... lol

does it have clipboard access? I don't see why it wouldn't... if so it's a definite NO for Lastpass users, etc.

[paicrai]

is the ordinary kb a problem? i mean the predictive thing is sort of a red flag but i still like it

[jwaz]

is the ordinary kb a problem? i mean the predictive thing is sort of a red flag but i still like it

Not AFAIK, we're just speculating about swiftkey requiring access it doesn't need and that I for one don't ever plan on giving it.

[paicrai]

is the ordinary kb a problem? i mean the predictive thing is sort of a red flag but i still like it

Not AFAIK, we're just speculating about swiftkey requiring access it doesn't need and that I for one don't ever plan on giving it.

wasnt the print scanner a massive scoogilly?

[baldgye]

I mean the only sensitive information I'm typing on my phone is all the midget ladyboy porn sites I use... they can have those links... if they want... lol

does it have clipboard access? I don't see why it wouldn't... if so it's a definite NO for Lastpass users, etc.

I don't know.. tbh it having access to what you type isn't that big of a deal as it simply helps it learn what you type.. as well as rude words. I turned if on with all other keyboards turned off and had problems as iOS 8 dsn't actually use your new keyboard in the new features, like replying in notifications etc etc etc... which makes me think, it dsn't really have that much info on you that would be useful

[demik]

Iphone JUST got suggestive text???

[pichu23]

It's running fine on my iPad Mini with Retina but on my 4S... HAH that's another matter. I just tried the 6+ and 6 today at the Apple store. Gotta say, it's time for a new phone. But then again, I have this Nexus 4 in my drawer..

[paicrai]

Iphone JUST got suggestive text???

[dustinhxc]

Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!!   

[demik]

I updated my ipad mini retina but i had to leave for work so didnt get to mess with it. Hope it doesnt suck.

[heedpantsnow]

So, I have a 5s.  Should I upgrade or not?  Are there ways to tweak iOS8 for speed (without jailbreaking)?

[heedpantsnow]

Also, here's Swiftkey's statement about why they need access to everything you ever typed or ever will type, blood type, personality type, etc.:  https://iossupport.swiftkey.com/hc/en-us/articles/201466641-Why-does-SwiftKey-need-Full-Access-

[baldgye]

So, I have a 5s.  Should I upgrade or not?  Are there ways to tweak iOS8 for speed (without jailbreaking)?

Personally I would upgrade, I don't know of any speed tweaks but there is alot less of the slow closing animations of apps...

[paicrai]

saw this little thing slowly glide in as i typed

[strict]

Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!!   

Jailbroken iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 here with no intention what-so-ever to upgrade to 7 or 8. I'm ready to upgrade my device to something but I don't know what yet, maybe I'll make a move when I see what the Nexus 6 looks like.

I got to play with the iPhone 6 today and was pretty underwhelmed. The phone's build quality is phenomenal but I just didn't like iOS 8. I've always been a big fan the iPhone and iOS but that changed dramatically with iOS 7 ...

[baldgye]

Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!!   

Jailbroken iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 here with no intention what-so-ever to upgrade to 7 or 8. I'm ready to upgrade my device to something but I don't know what yet, maybe I'll make a move when I see what the Nexus 6 looks like.

I got to play with the iPhone 6 today and was pretty underwhelmed. The phone's build quality is phenomenal but I just didn't like iOS 8. I've always been a big fan the iPhone and iOS but that changed dramatically with iOS 7 ...

I'd be with you, if it wasn't for the little draw thing (you swipe up to get)... that changed iOS 7 to a must have for me (I ran iOS 6 jailbroken like a mother****er)

[dustinhxc]

Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!!   

Jailbroken iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 here with no intention what-so-ever to upgrade to 7 or 8. I'm ready to upgrade my device to something but I don't know what yet, maybe I'll make a move when I see what the Nexus 6 looks like.

I got to play with the iPhone 6 today and was pretty underwhelmed. The phone's build quality is phenomenal but I just didn't like iOS 8. I've always been a big fan the iPhone and iOS but that changed dramatically with iOS 7 ...

Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!!   

Jailbroken iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 here with no intention what-so-ever to upgrade to 7 or 8. I'm ready to upgrade my device to something but I don't know what yet, maybe I'll make a move when I see what the Nexus 6 looks like.

I got to play with the iPhone 6 today and was pretty underwhelmed. The phone's build quality is phenomenal but I just didn't like iOS 8. I've always been a big fan the iPhone and iOS but that changed dramatically with iOS 7 ...

I'd be with you, if it wasn't for the little draw thing (you swipe up to get)... that changed iOS 7 to a must have for me (I ran iOS 6 jailbroken like a mother****er)

Nice! Mine used to be jb till I upgraded to ios7. So much fun! iOS 8 has some nice features but I miss ios6. I have it on my ipad mini which I'm using right now. Love it. 

[Belfong]

I love iOS 6 but after using iOS 7 for a while, 6 looked very old and vintage. We gotta move on with times my friends!

[katushkin]

I love iOS 6 but after using iOS 7 for a while, 6 looked very old and vintage. We gotta move on with times my friends!

Yeah, for real. My mobile banking app kept using the iOS6 keyboard for about nine months after the update and it looked really dated compared to iOS7 everywhere else.

[Belfong]

Any good widgets recommendations? I kinda like Wgdt which is a collection of cool widgets such as a timezone and currency converter. Very useful!

[BlueBär]

Any good widgets recommendations? I kinda like Wgdt which is a collection of cool widgets such as a timezone and currency converter. Very useful!

Wait iOS 8 has widgets now? A bit late to the party?

Seriously though, before Apple tried to specifically not to be like Android - they stuck with the smaller screens (for a reason!

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- not that I dislike bigger screens), didn't allow widgets and basically no customization. Now suddenly they make the iPhones bigger, allow widgets, custom keyboards, etc... Why the sudden change? Cause Steve Jobs is no more in charge?

[Belfong]

I believe the simple answer is that they listened to their customers? Sure - probably Jobs is too stuck up to listen to customers but I think Cook is wiser in this case.

[BlueBär]

I believe the simple answer is that they listened to their customers? Sure - probably Jobs is too stuck up to listen to customers but I think Cook is wiser in this case.

Not sure if that was a wise decision. Now the iPhones have to really compete against Android and Windows phones. Like for example for me, when I see the iPhone 6 I would have no reason to buy it. My Nexus 4 is 2 years old now, cost half the money, has a screen as big as it with a tad lower resolution (326ppi vs 318ppi) and twice as much RAM. The camera on the iPhone is probably better and maybe it has more memory but that's not something that would convince me.

Sure those people who had iPhones all the time will probably buy them again. But I'm not sure if you could convince an Android user.